{
  "id": 10267210,
  "title": "Where to Watch the 2026 VMAs Free Online Without Cable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/where-to-watch-the-2026-vmas-free-online-without-cable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/product-recommendations/where-to-watch-2026-vmas-free-online-live-stream-1236347835/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For fans looking to watch the 2026 VMAs without a cable subscription, there are several streaming options available. The ceremony, hosted by Snoop Dogg, will air live on CBS and MTV on Sunday, September 27 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. ET.\n\nTo stream the event, viewers can sign up for a free trial of DirecTV, which offers five days of access to MTV and CBS. Alternatively, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo provide free trials as well, with the latter offering a five-day free trial and 300+ channels.\n\nSling is another option, carrying MTV but lacking a free trial. For those who prefer to watch the VMAs after they air, Paramount+ Premium will stream the ceremony on Monday, September 28, while Paramount+ Essential will make the awards available on demand the following day.",
  "summary": "The awards show airs Sunday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV via several streaming platforms.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}